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Recent Obituaries in Franklin, NC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Franklin, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Laura Saunders

Laura Saunders

Apr 15, 2011

Laura M. Saunders died Friday, April 15, after a long illness in the care of hospice. A native of Rhode Island, Laura was married for 55 years to the late Fred W. Saunders of Franklin. She was a graduate of the Union Hospital nursing program in Fall River, Massachusetts, and worked as an R.N. at Union Hospital, then at Kaiser...

Jesus Perez

Jesus Perez

Apr 14, 2011

Jesus Perez, 87, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011. Born in Cuba, he was the son of the late Jose Perez and Josefa M. Limia Perez. Jesus worked as a machine operator for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Mirta Aquique Perez; daughter, Maggie Vendrell...

Robert John

Robert John

Apr 14, 2011

Robert Lee John, 71, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011. Born in South Bend, IN, he was the son of the late George W. John and Mary Knepp John. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen John. Robert was a retired US Marine Corp veteran. He was a Bridge operator for...

James Moore

James Moore

Apr 12, 2011

Macon Funeral HomePO Box 1175 Franklin, NC 28744828-524-5540 Fax: 828-349-0818Email:  [email protected] James "Joe" Moore, 80, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011.Born in Macon Co. he was the son of the late Harold Moore and Kathryn Conley Moore. Joe was a US Navy veteran and served during the Korean conflict. He was a member of VFW Post 7339 and...

Kathy Franklin

Kathy Franklin

Apr 11, 2011

Kathy Dillard Franklin, 55, of Franklin, NC went to be to be with the Lord on Monday, April 11, 2011. Born in South Florida, she was the daughter of the late Mabel S. Jeter. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her son, Justin Parker. Kathy was a member of FUMC and a 1975 graduate of...

Ralph Tatlock Jr.

Ralph Tatlock Jr.

Apr 10, 2011

Ralph Tatlock Jr., 84, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011. Born in Washburn, ME, he was the son of the late Morris Ralph Tatlock. and Lucy Sarah Jordan Tatlock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Maurice, Earl and Donald Tatlock. Ralph was a US Army veteran and served in Japan during...

Margaret Decamp

Margaret Decamp

Apr 6, 2011

Margaret Schultz DeCamp, 83, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Edith Schultz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband of 49 years, Louis DeCamp Sr. and two sisters, Dora Jarvis and Elaine Comiskey....

Jack O'Neal

Jack O'Neal

Apr 5, 2011

Maurice "Jack" O'Neal Jr., 71, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Born in Lewisburg, TN, he was the son of Maurice O'Neal Sr. and Dorothy Throneberry O'Neal of Nashville, TN. Jack was a member of Franklin Church of Christ where he was very active in missionary work. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...

Clyde Sanders

Clyde Sanders

Apr 2, 2011

Clyde Sanders, 85, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Frank Sanders and Iris Tallent Sanders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janelle Greene Sanders who died May 20, 2007 and a brother, Bob Sanders who died February 3, 2007....

Wilba Curtis

Wilba Curtis

Mar 31, 2011

On this day, March 31, 2011, Wilba Jean Jamison "Toots" Curtis, age 72, surrendered her mortal life in exchange for Eternal life to dwell in the house of the Lord forever. She was born in Jackson County on June 20, 1938 to her parents Edgar and Hilda Jamison. Left to mourn, and to cherish their memories of her are her...

Louise Parker

Louise Parker

Mar 26, 2011

Louise P. Parker, 97, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011. Born in Lyman, Washington, she was the daughter of the late Grady Peek and Myrtle Brendle Welch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ormond Mitchell who died in 1959, second husband, Louis Parker who died in 1966; sister, Gladys Harry...

Robert Fouts

Robert Fouts

Mar 26, 2011

Robert L. Fouts, 95, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Hamilton Fouts and Rosa Downs Fouts. He was predeceased by six brothers, Lofton, Cyrus, Buford, Vance, Blanton, Roy and two sisters, Revena Smith and Lura Mae Dietz, as well as his wife of 41 years Margaret...

Clyde Guest

Clyde Guest

Mar 21, 2011

Clyde Jackson Guest, 80, of Franklin, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011. Born in Macon Co., he was the son of the late John Coleman Guest and Nina Phoeba Crisp Guest. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Guest and George Edgar Guest and two sisters, Edith Ann Barnes and Nina Inez Hurst....

Dorothy Kinsland

Dorothy Kinsland

Mar 20, 2011

Dorothy "Mama Dot" Dockery Kinsland of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011. Born March 23, 1924 in Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Cyrus E. and Lillie Swan Dockery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Harry Kinsland who died January 14, 2011; brothers, Raymond, Russell,...

Rosemary Kleiner

Rosemary Kleiner

Mar 18, 2011

Rosemary Pierce Kleiner February 11, 1927 – March 18, 2011 Rosemary was born in Key West, FL in the family's home. Her father was a cook and had his own restaurant for many years in Key Largo. She married Navy Lt. Jack Nordin at age 20, and had her first child at age 21 – Jackson E. Nordin, Jr. He...

Frank Hagan Jr.

Frank Hagan Jr.

Mar 15, 2011

Frank Hagan, Jr., 70, of Sarasota, FL and Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011.Born in Arcadia, FL, he was the son of the late Francis Burdett Hagan and Alice Johnson Hagan. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Noles and three brothers, Harold B. Hagan, Ralph J. Hagan and Joel Hagan. Frank retired from Florida Power...

Beatrice Heiligenman

Beatrice Heiligenman

Mar 15, 2011

Beatrice "Betty" Florence Heiligenman, 93, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Born in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Henry Brady and Beatrice Uffellman Brady. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Jack who died in 1980 and a brother, Robert Brady who died in...

Don West

Don West

Mar 14, 2011

Don Grady West, 84, of Lawrenceville, GA, formerly of Franklin, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Ed West and Mattie Rhinehardt West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Don was a Shriner and member of the Junaluska Masonic Lodge. He...

Louise Lloyd

Louise Lloyd

Mar 12, 2011

Louise Scott Lloyd, 85, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011. Born in Eustis, FL, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mable Scott. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Nash Lloyd; her son, Larry Lloyd and wife Melody and grandson, Justin Lloyd. Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March...

Florence Childs

Florence Childs

Mar 12, 2011

Florence Violet Riordan Childs, formerly of Pensacola, Fl and London, England, passed away in Franklin, NC on March 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Charles Childs, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her 3 children: Michael J Childs and wife Neta of Las Vegas, NV; Daniel R Childs and wife Diana of...

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